Campus Safety Officer

Campus Safety Officer

FLSA Classification

Nonexempt

Reports to

Campus Safety Supervisor

Date

August 2023

Job Description

Summary/objective

Campus Safety Officers (CSOs) are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and secure environment where the Randolph College community can learn live and work confidently. CSOs interact routinely with students faculty staff guests and noncommunity members. Officers tour grounds and buildings identify address and remove unsafe factors conditions or distractions. CSOs respond to emergency situations check fire and safety equipment enforce college rules and regulations provide a safety escorts and monitor key building systems. Risk mitigation is an important component of a Campus Safety Officers duties. CSOs are considered essential employees as part of a twentyfourhour seven day per week operation.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Promotes positive community relations in the performance of job duties in demeanor and appearance.
• Exercise sound independent judgment in stressful situations.
• Complete clear and accurate electronic Incident Reports of crimes incidents suspicious activities or important maintenance issues occurring on or surrounding college property. (Thorough documentation is an important element of Campus Safety Officer performance.
• Maintains and completes a Campus Safety daily activity report for each shift worked noting unusual incidents maintenance problems or other items relevant to the safety and security of the campus and all college properties.
• Campus Security Authority/Mandated Reporter on matters pertaining to sexual misconduct.
• Communicates via twoway radio portable/handheld or base station with coworkers Communications Operators and other college employees.
• Acts as a liaison between Randolph College and the city state and federal law enforcement agencies serving the area or region.
• Tours and completes safety and security checks of assigned buildings and grounds including exterior doors windows and key building equipment such as boilers air conditioning systems etc. as directed. Contacts appropriate maintenance personnel if necessary to respond to equipment failure or facility repairs of an urgent nature.
• Responds immediately to fire alarms ensuring evacuation of buildings and identification of hazards; resets alarms and ensures ready status as necessary.
• Inspects fire fighting and safety protection equipment interior and exterior lighting as required by applicable codes or statutes and in accordance with policy established by the college.
• Responds to perimeter intrusion alarm activations of college properties and facilities.
• Assists the Division of Student Affairs with scheduled fire drills in compliance with campus policy and Federal mandates regarding fire safety standards.
• Assists the Division of Student Affairs with personal safety education programs and with general security assessments offered by the Department of Campus Safety.
• Performs pickup and delivery of the U.S. Postal Service mail daily for the college (Monday through Saturday with exceptions for federal holidays) and delivers to campus Mailroom.
• Provides transportation delivery and pickup of monies and media to/from local financial institutions for the colleges Business Office and or Institutional Advancement Division.
• Provides offduty security for college events as needed.
• Staffs the colleges Reception and Information Desk as needed.
• Designs delivers and/or transmits emergency notifications or timely warnings during urgent or unusual conditions occurrences or situations.
• Tours parking areas within the assigned patrol area issuing citations for violations applies boot immobilization device to vehicles when necessary according to existing parking regulations.
• Ensures fire lanes are kept clear and initiates towing as necessary in accordance with existing parking regulations and/or posted signage.
• Provides safety escort services by foot or vehicle for students employees or guests when requested.
• Provides access to on/off campus buildings when requested; verifies that such access is allowed and is necessary.
• Provides First Aid C.P. R. and A.E.D. rescue techniques when needed.
• Maintains personal and issued equipment in a serviceable condition and neat in appearance.
• Performs other duties responsibilities and tasks as assigned.

Competencies

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Good problem solving and mediation skills and the ability to calmly deal with and deescalate stressful situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a diverse environment.
• Ability to apply fair and equitable treatment with dignity and respect for others.
• Have or develop an ability and confidence to work alone and with others in the campus community.

Supervisory responsibilities

N/A

Work environment

Position requires extensive walking and movement including difficult terrain various surfaces inclines and declines and stairs. Ability to work in all types of weather conditions. May work in low lights conditions requiring the use of a provided flashlight.

Physical demands

Position requires a full range of body motion including reaching twisting turning stooping kneeling climbing and walking. Must have good vision and hearing with or without corrective devices.

Travel required

Required education and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess and demonstrate sound ability to operate a motor vehicle hold a valid Virginia drivers license or have the ability to obtain at time of employment.
• Must maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters.
• Successfully complete mandatory field training with supervisor or senior CSO within 90 days of initial employment.
• CSOs are required to accomplish multiple Department of Criminal Justice Services and F.E.M.A. certifications within 180 days of initial employment.
• Must successfully complete a police fingerprintbased background check.

Preferred education and experience

• Prior experience in safety security law enforcement or related fields is desirable but not required. Extensive onthejob training is provided.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Desire to learn about matters pertaining to Title IX campus sexual misconduct and mandated reporting.

Additional eligibility requirements

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

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Affirmative Action/EEO statement

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Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promotes positive community relations in the performance of job duties in demeanor and appearance.
• Exercise sound independent judgment in stressful situations.
• Complete clear and accurate electronic Incident Reports of crimes incidents suspicious activities or important maintenance issues occurring on or surrounding college property. (Thorough documentation is an important element of Campus Safety Officer performance.
• Maintains and completes a Campus Safety daily activity report for each shift worked noting unusual incidents maintenance problems or other items relevant to the safety and security of the campus and all college properties.
• Campus Security Authority/Mandated Reporter on matters pertaining to sexual misconduct.
• Communicates via twoway radio portable/handheld or base station with coworkers Communications Operators and other college employees.
• Acts as a liaison between Randolph College and the city state and federal law enforcement agencies serving the area or region.
• Tours and completes safety and security checks of assigned buildings and grounds including exterior doors windows and key building equipment such as boilers air conditioning systems etc. as directed. Contacts appropriate maintenance personnel if necessary to respond to equipment failure or facility repairs of an urgent nature.
• Responds immediately to fire alarms ensuring evacuation of buildings and identification of hazards; resets alarms and ensures ready status as necessary.
• Inspects fire fighting and safety protection equipment interior and exterior lighting as required by applicable codes or statutes and in accordance with policy established by the college.
• Responds to perimeter intrusion alarm activations of college properties and facilities.
• Assists the Division of Student Affairs with scheduled fire drills in compliance with campus policy and Federal mandates regarding fire safety standards.
• Assists the Division of Student Affairs with personal safety education programs and with general security assessments offered by the Department of Campus Safety.
• Performs pickup and delivery of the U.S. Postal Service mail daily for the college (Monday through Saturday with exceptions for federal holidays) and delivers to campus Mailroom.
• Provides transportation delivery and pickup of monies and media to/from local financial institutions for the colleges Business Office and or Institutional Advancement Division.
• Provides offduty security for college events as needed.
• Staffs the colleges Reception and Information Desk as needed.
• Designs delivers and/or transmits emergency notifications or timely warnings during urgent or unusual conditions occurrences or situations.
• Tours parking areas within the assigned patrol area issuing citations for violations applies boot immobilization device to vehicles when necessary according to existing parking regulations.
• Ensures fire lanes are kept clear and initiates towing as necessary in accordance with existing parking regulations and/or posted signage.
• Provides safety escort services by foot or vehicle for students employees or guests when requested.
• Provides access to on/off campus buildings when requested; verifies that such access is allowed and is necessary.
• Provides First Aid C.P. R. and A.E.D. rescue techniques when needed.
• Maintains personal and issued equipment in a serviceable condition and neat in appearance.
• Performs other duties responsibilities and tasks as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior experience in safety security law enforcement or related fields is desirable but not required. Extensive on the job training is provided.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Good problem solving and mediation skills and the ability to calmly deal with and deescalate stressful situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a diverse environment.
• Ability to apply fair and equitable treatment with dignity and respect for others.
• Must maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Have or develop an ability and confidence to work alone and with others in the campus community.
• Must possess and demonstrate sound ability to operate a motor vehicle hold a valid Virginia drivers license or have the ability to obtain at time of employment.
• Must successfully complete a police fingerprintbased background check.
• Successfully complete mandatory field training with supervisor or senior CSO within 90 days of initial employment.
• CSOs are required to accomplish multiple Department of Criminal Justice Services and F.E.M.A. certifications within 180 days of initial employment.
• Desire to learn about matters pertaining to Title IX campus sexual misconduct and mandated reporting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position requires a full range of body motion including reaching twisting turning stooping kneeling climbing and walking. Must have good vision and hearing with or without corrective devices. Ability to lift/carry items weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally. May work in low light conditions requiring the use of a provided flashlight. Requires extensive walking and movement including difficult terrain various surfaces inclines and declines and stairs. Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.